Tom Adelstein

Hamilton Watch Company 987 E Running Strong in Excellent Condition & Complete Link Hamilton produced six movements referred to as 987 caliber. They’re 17 Jewel movements and evolved from their high-end smaller pocket watches.  Hamilton 987 movements can be found in wrist watches made from 1924-1948. When you begin to see a letter after the […]

by Tom AdelsteinDuring World War II,  the Hamilton Watch Company became flush with cash. All lines of business profited from war time demand, but the real money maker turned out to be the Marine Chronometer. At the beginning of American involvement in the war, the US Navy had no providers of chronometers. During normal times,

Hamilton manufactured 7,500  of the model 401 movement. When Hamilton purchased Illinois watch company in 1927, the Company entered the wristwatch or bracelet market with Illinois designs and movements. Little difference exists between the 401 and the Illinois 207. One immediate feature stands out – the 207 used 17 “bezel-type” jewels, while the 401 had

To get an idea of the market value of Hamilton vintage wristwatches, this Harris sold in 2013,  for $63.13 at auction on eBay. The one below has a price of $450, now that the concept of supply and demand has finally emerged. The market for vintage Hamilton wristwatches has surprised me – not just from

This watch sold for $52 on December 9th, 2013 at auction. That’s an indication of the market for vintage Hamilton watches. A seller should part the watch out and sell it in pieces at that price. A restored dial, if you can find one, would cost more than this watch brought. It’s important to know